Forest Ridge, Queensland

Forest Ridge is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Forest Ridge had a population of 30 people.[1]

Forest Ridge
Queensland
Forest Ridge is located in Queensland
Forest Ridge
Forest Ridge
Coordinates27°58′00″S 151°01′00″E / 27.9666°S 151.0166°E / -27.9666; 151.0166
Population30 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density6.3/km2 (16.2/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4357
Area4.8 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s)Southern Downs
Federal division(s)Maranoa
Suburbs around Forest Ridge:
Condamine Farms Captains Mountain Captains Mountain
Condamine Farms Forest Ridge Captains Mountain
Cypress Gardens Cypress Gardens Cypress Gardens

Geography

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The land use is rural residential with large acreage blocks.[3]

The Gore Highway forms the southern boundary of the locality.[3]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, Forest Ridge had a population of 49 people.[4]

In the 2021 census, Forest Ridge had a population of 30 people.[1]

Education

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There are no schools in Forest Ridge. The nearest primary and secondary school to Year 10 is in Millmerran and the nearest secondary school to Year 12 in is Pittsworth.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Forest Ridge (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.  
  2. ^ "Forest Ridge – locality in Toowoomba Region (entry 47944)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  4. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Forest Ridge (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.